What does dormitory mean?

A large room where several people sleep. A building where students live, especially at American colleges.

How is dormitory pronounced?

UK /ˈdɔːmɪtri/, US /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/.

/ˈdɔːmɪtri/ · /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/

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集体寝室

n. A large room where several people sleep.

集体寝室

n. A building where students live, especially at American colleges.

学生宿舍楼

We shared a dormitory with six other travellers.

我们和另外六名旅客合住一间集体寝室。

Living in a university dormitory can help new students build friendships and adjust to campus life.

住在大学宿舍可以帮助新生建立友谊，并适应校园生活。

美式常指学生宿舍楼；英式也常指多人寝室。

What does dormitory mean?: A large room where several people sleep. A building where students live, especially at American colleges.
How is dormitory pronounced?: UK /ˈdɔːmɪtri/, US /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.